Company Owner
Daniel Traughber, Ph.D
I earned a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience, and then went on to earn a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. I utilize my neuroscience training in providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and adults.
Company Owner
TR Shuman, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked as a clinician for the last twelve years in the Pocatello area with both children and adults. I love to support my clients and stand by their sides as we work together to pinpoint the causes of the issues in their lives. In unison, you and I will work to remove negative behavioral and thought patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. I use the Motivational Interview, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Strategies, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Family Systems approaches to meet the needs of my clients. My focus includes, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, trauma, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and relationship issues.
Introducing
Cameron Staley, PhD.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist and graduate of ldaho State University with 12 years of experience working with adults looking to improve their relationships, mental health, and sexual health. I specialize in helping individuals navigate religious concerns, scrupulosity, perfectionism, unwanted pornography viewing, sexuality, anxiety, trauma, compulsive behaviors, and most general mental health concerns. I also provide neuro-affirming ADHD & Autism neuropsychological evaluations for adults.
I value supporting individual’s exploration of their identities including neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, and faith. I specialize in delivering short-term care to empower you with the skills, insights, and resources needed to begin making meaningful changes now instead of after months or years of therapy. I work to create an accepting, compassionate, and open environment where counseling is a safe place to feel heard, receive support, enhance coping strategies, and overcome unhealthy patterns or challenges that keep us from living our life to the fullest.
I have training in several research supported therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT) which allows me to flexibly respond to your needs and goals.
I’m an author, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Life After Pornography program. I love playing basketball, kayaking, road biking with my wife, going on walks with my dog, and building Legos with my kids.
Introducing
Marty Cooke, LCPC
I am a proud citizen of the Pocatello community and cherish the opportunities to help make
Pocatello a wonderful community to live in. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Idaho State University. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 22+ years of experience working in the mental health field in diverse settings including private practice, psychiatric hospitals and in community based crisis clinics. I utilize Client Centered, Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and interventions to assist clients to overcome their current struggles and to strive for their optimum mental health.
Joseph Lenihan, LCSW
Telehealth patients welcome
My name is Joseph Lenihan and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My background has also involved time working in the school system in Wyoming where I first started my work with children and adolescents. I enjoy using humanist, behavioral, mindfulness, narrative, strengths based, and cognitive behavioral techniques in my therapy. I strongly believe in working closely alongside my clients to give treatment that matches their current needs and problems in a way that helps them change without feeling overwhelmed. Most of my experience has involved working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, autism, and providing curriculum for parenting, anger management, and substance abuse treatment modalities. I grew up in Idaho and am grateful to be able to be a positive support for the people who live here.
Chay Colborn, MA, SE
I am a licensed Service Extender, working closely with Dr Traughber to provide children and adults with neuropsychological assessments. We diagnose autism spectrum disorders (including pathological demand avoidance, alexithymia, Aspergers, and nonverbal learning disorder), learning disabilities (i.e., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), intellectual disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, dementia, and Alzheimer’s, just to name a few. Before joining the Sanctuary team, I worked as a clinical supervisor and program manager for a Developmental Disability Agency specializing in behavior intervention with children on the autism spectrum for
fourteen years.
Jason Schickedanz, Ph.D
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have enjoyed living and working in the Pocatello area since moving here in 2012. Being originally from Texas, and receiving my training in California, with a particular focus on how to effectively apply principles from both psychology and religion, I feel I offer a unique perspective in my work as a psychologist in the area. I find my work most fulfilling when I feel that I am truly helping my clients achieve positive and lasting changes in their lives. To accomplish this, I seek to develop sincere, trusting relationships with clients, and then from a primarily psychodynamic approach, help them to identify and better understand any long-term and problematic patterns in their thinking, feeling, and relationships with others. I provide therapy for adults, children, and families, and also utilize methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based DBT, Motivational Interview, and Group Treatment. As a psychologist, I also enjoy using tools of assessment to help people clarify diagnoses and concerns about their psychological functioning. I have experience working with a wide range of mild to severe psychiatric problems and disorders. Also, through my work at Sanctuary, I have become well-versed in the neuropsychological testing and evaluation of children and adults presenting with neuro- developmental or cognitive delays.
Spencer Griffin, LMSW
Hello! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I received a Masters in Social Work from Idaho State University and a Bachelors in Psychology from Brigham Young University-Idaho. My provision of therapy is rooted in a humanistic and client-centered approach. I believe each individual possesses the capacity for growth and change if given the right opportunity and environment. My background in both psychology and social work has taught me to see an individual, not just for their neurobiology and cognitive understanding, but also within the context of societies, groups, families, and connections. I utilize evidence based practices and tools such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Coherence Therapy to provide support as you navigate various symptoms including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other diagnoses or factors. I provide individual, couples, youth, and child therapy.
Melissa Spanton, LMSW
Melissa Spanton, is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). She earned her master’s degree from Idaho State University in 2022. Her internships included working with a wide range of ages and abilities. She completed her senior capstone project on suicide prevention in LGBTQ youth and strives to provide them the therapeutic support that they need to live successful and fulfilling lives. Melissa utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Financial First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and a wide range of other modalities.
Melissa is passionate about working with people of all ages, especially youth, to improve their quality of life and give them the tools to navigate everyday issues that inevitably arise. She believes that a positive attitude is the key element to health and well-being.
When she is not working Melissa likes to go to the gym, practice yoga, spend time with her children and grandchildren, get creative in the kitchen, go dancing, and sing karaoke. Setting goals for well-being and consistent improvements are on her agenda for work, and for life.
Lalana Nava Sam, LMSW
Hello, my name is LaLana Navo Sam. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, EMDR (Eye Motion Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am a culturally sensitive therapist who uses a person-centered approach to allow individuals to be their authentic self in a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space.
My intention is to help individuals find their own voice within themselves to make decisions to empower themselves to respond to situations rather than react.
I believe that we all have mental health that must be nurtured and taken care of but sometimes we just need a little bit of extra help to find our way through understanding our emotions in a safe space. I believe everyone has a unique story and I use a variety of techniques to make therapy individualized to help clients cope and make sense of their experiences. My focus is trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, couples counseling, and attachment issues, to name a few.
Amie Hughes, Peer Support Specialist
My name is Amie Hughes. I have a bachelor degree in sociology and I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist. I have been working in the mental health field in several positions since 2012. I joined Sanctuary in 2017 and have been doing Peer support here ever since. I enjoy supporting my people through their mental health journey.
Trudy McMurtrey, Peer Support Specialist
I will actively listen, help to advocate for you and build stronger bonds in your family. We will work on goals that inspire you to gain independence and build a better life. I can connect you with resources to improve your life. I am certified in Peer, family and youth support (13 up to 18 years old). I have lived in Malad, Idaho all my life. Graduated from Malad High School. I have been a peer support specialist for 8 years. I truly love the outdoors with family, riding in the side by side, kayaking and crafts of all kinds!